The 1980s saw many top wresters resemble the era's wildly ostentatious rockstars, all long hair and bright colours. By contrast, Roddy Piper was something of a punk rocker. His signature t-shirt was simple and bold, and his kilt completely out-of-place. He often looked untidy and unkempt. Hot Rod didn't fit in at all, but that's precisely why he looked so cool; his attire existed completely independently of contemporary trends. While the image of megastars such as Hogan and Warrior may be as much a reminder of the time as the men themselves, Piper's look is simply a reminder of Piper.
